12 Best Ski Spots in America

Aspen is known all over the world for its powdery snow and incredible ski slopes. There are four different ski resorts you can choose from in the area.

Located just outside of Anchorage, Alyeska has amazing views of Alaskan terrain. What's especially great about this ski resort is that it's rarely ever crowded. You can enjoy skiing down impressive trails without hoards of other skiers getting in your way.

The great thing about Tahoe is its massive selection of resorts and trails. Whether you go to Heavenly for some challenging slopes or Squaw Valley where the 1960 Olympics were hosted, you'll definitely have a good time.

Getting from mountain to mountain in Stowe is easy and convenient. The area's lift system includes a gondola to shuttle guests between Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, and its "sister" mountain, Spruce Peak. There are also over 60 restaurants to choose from in the resort area once you're ready to eat at the end of the day.

The tree-lined mountains that make up Vail's ski trails are beautiful and particulary enjoyable to try out. The areas also has some of the best ski schools you can find.

Park City is known to have the most skiable terrain available in the country. That means that everyone will be happy with what they find. The area also has awesome ski instructors that will guide any level of skier through a variety of trails.

Take an aerial tram over to Jackson Hole, where you can enjoy over 2,500 acres of skiing. The slopes are located within the Bridger-Teton National Forest and guests can enjoy a wide range of acitivites beyond just skiing.

With over 251 acres of skiable terrain, Snowshoe is the most popular skiing location in West Virginia. A wide variety of trails means that there's something for everyone, from beginner to expert.

Killington Resort has six peaks with some pretty crazy vertical drops. These trails are great for skiers looking for a little adventure.

If there's any ski spot that has it all, it's Breckenridge. The area has five giant peaks, four terrain parks, one superpipe, eight bowls, and the highest chairlift in North America. The mountiantop views are utterly breathtaking.

Alta always gets lots of snow and has a variety of challenging slopes. There is a lot of history to the area too — it's one of the oldest ski areas in America. Alta has been active since 1939.

Because the Apache ski terrain rises over 12,000 feet above sea level, skiers get crazy-good views of the lands below. The Apache resort, owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, has a laid-back atmosphere great for bringing families.